Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1951

Page

12

Nelsonville Driver Sleepily Smashes Pole On Jefferson Street

A Columbus man Clyde W Haley was treated for chin lip lacerations and minor teeth loss after his westbound car veered and struck a utility pole on Jefferson Street about 3 15 am Patrolman Max Valkinburg said Haley appeared to fall asleep at the wheel The pole split at the base and toppled The badly damaged car faced extensive front end damage In a separate early Sunday incident on East Columbus Street William Dexter 531 Madison Street stated Bert Conaway of the Dew Hotel had a parked car damaged when Dexters brakes grabbed and squeezed his vehicle into Conaways car Front ends sustained heavy damage and Dexter had insurance

Nelsonville Columbus Jeferson St Max Valkinburg Clyde W. Haley E. Columbus St William Dexter Madison St Bert Conaway Dew Hotel Dexter Conaway

Mount St. Mary Hospital Births and Admits

Mount St. Mary Hospital reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Olah Hemlock. Admitted patients include William H. Tucker Laurelville Mrs. Mabel Hillyer Glouster and numerous individuals from Athens Glouster Nelsonville and surrounding areas. Names listed include Mrs. Frank Shumway Jr Ath ens Route 2 Mrs. H P Thomas Logan Mrs. Cecil H Tippie Glouster and more.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Joseph Olah Hemlock William H. Tucker Laurelville Mabel Hillyer Glouster Caster Bobo Mineral William Edward McDonald Buchtel John Joseph Fuchs Shawnee Helen Fekete Bremen Juanita Hamilton Nelsonville Frank Shumway, Jr Athens H. P. Thomas Logan Cecil H. Tippie Donald G. Perry Corning Hes Hashman Murray City Harry Williams Thelma Tigner Mary Stover Hudson McFann Edward J. Smith Stewart Robert Wolfe

Bible School Workers Conference Set in Nelsonville

Nelsonville officials announce a Daily Vacation Bible School workers conference to be held Thursday from 3 to 9 pm at the First Presbyterian Church. Supper will be served, and attendees from the Hocking Valley will review summer program aspects including textbooks and arts and crafts.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church Hocking Valley

Two Charged With Fighting In Nelsonville

Nelsonville police filed fighting charges against Clarence Tyo and Tom Dean after a Saturday altercation. Tyo pleaded innocent at arraignment while Dean posted 20 dollars bond. Both are to appear in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court at 30 minutes past the hour today. Homer Friend of Columbus pleaded guilty to speeding at arraignment Saturday, fined 15 dollars. Tom Nash, local, pleaded guilty to an intoxication charge at arraignment Sunday, fined 106 dollars and costs and jailed pending settlement.

Nelsonville Clarence Tyo Tom Dean Tyo Dean Earl Hilleary Homer Friend Columbus Tom Nash

Sound Americanism Needed Now at DAR Tea

OU professor Dr. Heidler spoke to the Elizabeth Zane DAR chapter at the First Presbyterian Church observing its 26th anniversary and tea. He warned educated youth lean toward communism, urged generals remain patriots, and urged a stronger Americanism through groups like the Sons of the American Revolution and American Legion. The event included prayers, pledge, and a tea with music and greetings from DAR officers.

Inville Elizabeth Zane Dar First Presbyterian Church DAR Dr. Heidler University Sons of the American Revolution United American Legion Heidher Kerensky Lenin Trotsky Stalin Joe Russia Washington Comintern

Hamden Social Notes Highlights from a Busy Week

Hamden social column records injuries and hospital stays, births, and visits. Terry Souders injured at work in Gallipolis. three fingers removed, later home. Newborns include a son for Mr. and Mrs. Barnhill and a baby for Mr. and Mrs. James Brague. Numerous residents visit Columbus and Albany, with post office staff coverage and class activities at the high school. Local illnesses and travel to see relatives echo a close-knit community week.

Hamden Terry Souders Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Se Barnhill Theodore Taborn Apeee James Brague Chamberlain Clinic McArthur Frank Beckley John St Howard Weyand Vinton County Children's Nixon Wilkesville St Harve Houston Columbus Homer Dye Ralph Garrett West Rushville Eva Harry Anguish Shawnee Charles Harper Dundas Minnie Gibson Robert Gibson Charleston Beryl Gibson Barbara Wayne Robert Phillips Edward Mather Carolyn Murl Phillips Billy Erma Edward Phillips Edwin Angle Obett Pearl Eberts A. E. Webb Florence Gerty Glenn Perry Albany BE. M. Wilbur Lestie Murdock John Murdock New Straitsville Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Hattie Lewis Kathryn Bagley Robert Gerty Hall J. C. Winstead Paul Bagley Benjamin. Dalton Detroit Mich Ralph Rogers Pearl Robbing Mack Henderson Ann Hayhurst Carol Hayhurst Harold Hayhurst Ronald Clenderson Bery Gibson Hazel Hutchinson

Air Force Private Finishes Half Day Leave

Pfc. Homer E. Farrell of Buchtel completed half day leave with his mother in Carbondale. He joined the Air Force in January and finished basic training at Lackland AFB. He is stationed at Chanute AFB Illinois to work on aircraft sheet metal.

Nelsonville Homer E. Farrell Buchtel Marie Mills Carbondale Farrell Air Force Lackland Air Force Base San Farrell Antonio Texas Chanute Air Force Base Illinois

Local residents visit kin. scattered social notes in Hemlock area

Mrs Jimmie Derdash and daughter Jean were in New Lexington. Drakes and guests attended funerals and church services. Randall Mayes and others visited Columbus and Shawnee. Notice of appointment: Frank R Jackson of Nelville Ohio named administrator of the estate of Jobs W Jackson, deceased. creditors must file claims within four months.

D. C. Maxwell Daisy Maxwell Silver Springs Harold Wess Beaver Falls William Talmer Michael Canter Florence Arkizy Agnes Swaro Emma Embrey Corinne Matthews Church of God At Corning Randall Mayes David Columbus George Drake Carlof Sue Nelson Mary Speace Corning Oakfield Baptist Church Francis. Thomas Ralph. Young Chicago Golden Drake Frank R Jackson Neliueville Ohi Nas ben @aly Adimintellater Jobs W. Dackson Athena Gerrity

Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Court Notice

The State of Onin Athens County Pleas Court will offer for sale at public auction at the east door of the Court House in Athens on a Monday in April. The property is a part of Waterlo Township described as the west one half of the southwest quarter of Section 26 and includes 4.10 acres. It was previously transferred from Lida Parsons and husband to Trees Huge and Karl Bi by deed dated April 16, 1901. Appraised at 1100.00 dollars, sale for cash. Deputy Clerk Dorothy J Parmiter of the Cherrington office announces.

Shemaife State of Onin Athens County Vinton Banking Co Ohio Corporation Tenney Ander Athens Karl Bibi Lida Parson and Ohio Hibbard Road

Weekend visitors and church meeting in Vinton

The item lists weekend guests in Vinton from Parkersburg Columbus Huntington Marion and Columbus and notes the Ladies Auxiliary Baptist Church met in the church basement with Etta Cremains and Helen Burkheimer hosting Then a short business session followed by sewing with Nell Feltman Ruth Quickle Vennie Butler Florence Quickle Horace Metcalf Myrtie Metcalf Minnie Fitch Beatrice Evans Mildred Samuels Marie Alexander Vennie Casto and the hostesses attending

Vinton Luman Johnson Parkersburg Johnson D. E. Painter Clark Boggs Columbus Jake Boggy Jane Poling Verna George Grace Edmiston Mary Larner Virginia Quickle Patty Laura Brown Hazel Harmon Ted Wallace Huntington Herry Witcax Verne Hutchinson Marion Mason Lang Ernial Ward Shelba Jean Kay Quickie Frank Quickie The Baptist Church Etta Cremeans Helen Burkheimer Nell Feltnan Ruth Quickle Vennie Butler Florence Quickle Horace Metcalf Myrtie Metcalf Minnie Fitch Beatries

Corning PTO Holds Last Meeting of the Year

Corning PTO chaired by Page Dotson held its final meeting of the year with luncheon served. Mrs. Cora Mattingly of Columbus visited Mrs. Jensie Richardson. George Fenneken Sr. spent time in Toledo visiting family. Mrs. Augusta Nichols recovering from illness. Philip Shaver of Moxahala and Mrs. J. Richardson noted as local visitors.

Wilferd Henry Dies Aged 86 In Chauncey

Chauncey resident Wilferd Henry, 86, died at his Main Street home. He leaves a son Donald and a foster son Charles Richardson. Funeral with Rev. Gilbert Courtney at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nye Cemetery. Visiting hours after Tuesday morning. Christian Women’s Fellowship meets tonight at 7:30 p.m. CYF group with Mrs. Frank Huddy sponsor presents program. Women of the church and school invited.

Chauncey Wilferd Henry Sunda Donald Charles Richardson Nettie Henry Gilbert Courtney Nye Christian Women's Fellowship of the Christian Church CYF Young Peoples’ Group Frank Huddy

W. W. Club to Meet with Louise McCollum

The W. W. Club will hold a meeting with Louise McCollum on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in the club rooms.

W. W. Club Louise McCollum

Funeral services for Mrs John Howdyshell held in Bre men

Funeral services for Mrs John Howdyshell of Bre men were held at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Burial was in the adjoining peers. A series of local visits and events followed including a baby named Mary Kay and students from Maxville taking their high school entrance exams in New Straitsville. The Emblem Club meets at the Elks Club Tuesday at 6 p.m. with a potluck lunch and officer practice after.

Maxville John Howdyshell Bremen Ebenezer Baptist Church Melvin Burchett Wilma Jean Stimmer Columbus Ross Stimmell Charlies Fraser Mary Kay Fraser Emma Wilson Sylvia Fleak Janice Starr Jerry Bourne

Breakfast Show Seeks 75 Nelsonville Volunteers for TV Day

Mrs Earl Hilleary plans The Early Worm Breakfast Hour in Columbus for June 7 and urges Nelsonville residents to register by May 1. If 75 attend locally, the program will feature an all local cast. first 75 registrants will form the group. Citizens are asked to contact her this week.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Columbus Hillary

Legion Post 229 to Meet Tonight in Glenford

Nelsonville Glenford Du gan Post 229 of the American Legion will meet today at 7:30 p.m. at the Legion building to hold their regular gathering and discuss post affairs.

Legion Post Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Legion

Also Mentioned on This Page

Orin B. Graham Lorain John L. Johnson New Plymouth Richard Davis Bible School Workers Conference Heidler United States United Nations Jefferson Lincoln Cleveland Theodore Roosevelt Wilson Taft Lodge Warren Saltonstall Byrnes Douglas Fulbright Kefauver Bertha Nixon G. Reed Grimsley East Fultonham Continental Congress Washington, D. C MacArthur Murray Hartley Arley Fiske William Margaret Johnson Mary Louise Bowen America BE. E. Belt Lorenzo Butts Sorority Uhlman S. Court Street Drakes Ohta Company Waterloo Township Naiamotio Chine Toys Dharter U.S Biwite Poseen Onie Dorothy J Parmiter Cherrengton Mechems Wilferd Henry Emblem Club Elks’ Club Howard Vanity Tress Howard the Trader Doleport, Ohio Chrysler Windsor Johnny Jones Motors E. State St Athens, Ohio Meigs Motor Company North Second Street Middleport
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication